Gov. Robert Bentley spent $8.3 million on campaign

Robert Bentley laughed with his wife, Dianne, before his campaign victory party in November (The Birmingham News/Michelle Campbell)

MONTGOMERY-- Gov. Robert Bentley spent $8.3 million on his successful campaign for governor and repaid much of the money he loaned his campaign from his own bank account, according to campaign finance reports.

Bentley spent $8.1 million in 2010 and $197,813 in 2009.

He borrowed $1.9 million from his own bank accounts to finance his campaign. He has repaid himself $1.2 million, according to the report filed Friday.

Bentley's campaign has $850,000 in debt. Bentley can raise money until March 2 to pay off what his campaign owes.